Sadly, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff passed away at the age of 70. Volkoff has been in the hospital and was released days prior in Maryland for treatment of dehydration and other issues.
Volkoff debuted in 1967, first working for AWA and then had multiple runs with the WWE, working for the company when it was known as the WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). He teamed up with The Iron Sheik and won the Tag Team Championship in 1985.
Volkoff was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005.
Our condolences to the friends and family of Nikolai Volkoff.